Gangnam

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/gangnam

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Gangnam?South of the Han River, Seoul, South Korea
2. How many people live in Gangnam?A densely populated area within Seoul
3. How big is Gangnam?Comprises the affluent districts of Gangnam, Seocho, and Songpa
4. What language do people speak in Gangnam?Korean
5. When was Gangnam built?Significant development began in the 1960s

Urban Sprawl: The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into surrounding countryside.
Korean Wave (Hallyu): The global popularity of South Korean culture, including music, dramas, and film.
Administrative Districts: Specific areas within a city or country managed by a local government.
Economic Prowess: Great skill or ability in economic matters; strong financial power.